Austin lifeguard shortage means some city pools remain closed

A host of the Austin's neighborhood pools that were scheduled to open on Monday will remain closed because of a continued lifeguard shortage.

On Friday, June 6, only 17 of the city's pools opened. The City originally planned for the remaining pools to open on Monday. However, on Sunday, the City stated that only three additional pools would open; 14 remain closed (two for maintenance).

"The Aquatic Division had hoped to open 33 pools on Monday but projections regarding the number of lifeguards available on Monday did not materialize," the City of Austin said in a press release.

There are still 300 lifeguard positions available for the summer. A lifeguard job fair is scheduled for June 10 at the Aquatic Office (400 Deep Eddy Ave.). "Staff will have computers at the site to assist with online applications," said the City. "Applicants should bring identification and their social security card to complete the application process."